Explore Arusha
Arusha is a city that lies exactly halfway between Cairo and Cape Town in north eastern Tanzania. It is the capital of the Arusha Region.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0KuqDXsiyY
Language Spoken
The national languages are Swahili and English.
Currency & Time Zone
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
At a local restaurant you can expect to pay around 12 000TSh for two people. Three course meals range between 60 000Tsh (R475) and 70 000TSh (R555).Drinks
An imported beer will be around 2700TSh (R21) and a midrange Bottle of wine around 15 000 (R119).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 5000TSh (R40) and 3000TSh (R24) for every kilometer therafter.General Transport
Uber is availible in Arusha and prices can be found on the Uber app.Things to do in Arusha
The Tanzanite Experience is popular when visiting Arusha, as well as the Cultural Heritage Centre, Ngurdoto Crater, Ol Doinyo Lengai, and The School of St Jude. Rent a bike and go visit villages around.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatis A
- Hepatis B
- Measles
- Routine vaccines
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
- Travel Documents
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do not require visas. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months after your departure